Good morning, Cheyenne.

The Paul Smith Children's Village at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens will be closed from Tuesday, Oct.

14 through Thursday, Oct. 16 for maintenance—replacing entryway pavers, the waterfall bridge, and removing trees. It will reopen Friday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.

Photographers of all ages may submit up to 10 photos taken in Wyoming for the Wyoming Wildlife Photo Contest if they enter before midnight November 17.

Winning photos will be featured in the February issue of the magazine and the grand prize winner will earn $600 from The Wyldlife Fund—entries compete in wildlife, scenic, recreation and flora categories.

Today, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced that Highway 211, also known as Horse Creek Road, will close from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct.

13 for railroad crossing repairs near the intersection with Gilchrist Road at mile marker 17.1—BNSF crews and RoadSafe Traffic Systems will remove and replace planks while motorists are advised to detour north of I-25 through Chugwater.

Due to Columbus Day on Oct.

13, Cheyenne shifted trash, recycling and yard waste pick-ups one day later for the week of Oct. 13-17. The Solid Waste Transfer Station and Happy Jack Landfill will be closed on Oct. 13 while Household Hazardous Waste and the Compost Facility remain closed on Oct. 13-14 and reopen on Oct. 15, and the Sanitation Division office will be available by phone or appointment on Oct. 13.

Laramie County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning change Tuesday for a 1,375-acre Switchgrass Industrial Park that lets Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions LLC plan a multibillion-dollar data center and a 1.8-gigawatt power plant near Chalk Bluff Road and U.S. Highway 85. Construction will run from Q4 (2025) to Q4 (2028) and officials will address concerns such as water use and traffic in the upcoming site plan phase.

On Tuesday, the Wyoming Supreme Court denied the state's request to revive the school-choice scholarship program, upholding a lower court's block from July—nearly 4,000 families were already approved when the program was set to begin.

The state's appeal remains pending as legal challenges over the act's constitutionality continue.

Cheyenne City Council members began revising how zoning is assigned for annexed county lands—shifting from a one-to-one match to a case-by-case review to address each property's specific needs.

Cheyenne officials at Laramie County approved a replat and zone change for York Subdivision during two public hearings and granted a permit for new residential tracts in the Polk Addition near East Pershing Boulevard.

They will hold a public hearing on Dec. 2 on a proposed change to the International Residential Code—raising the permit exemption from 200 to 400 square feet based on public feedback.

The University of Wyoming and Wyoming Mining Association announced on Tuesday they will partner for the upcoming Border War contest against Colorado State—turning the game into a Cowboys and Coal event with a pregame display at the Coal Country Village.

The contest kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on October 25 as uniformed miners lead the team and fans get a chance to see mining memorabilia and meet a miner.

The Cheyenne Farmers Market

Come join Community Action of Laramie County, Inc, and your favorite local and regional vendors, farmers and artisans for 10 weeks of fresh fruit, vegetables, unique home bakers, kettle corn, kimchi, honey and more, each Saturday from 7am to 1pm near the Chris LeDoux statue at Frontier Park August 9 to October 11.

Afflerbach Elementary Craft & Vendor Show 2025

9 AM – 3 PM — Afflerbach Elementary School — Free entry — Browse a variety of local artisans and small businesses for your seasonal shopping needs.

Thankful Thursday Fundraiser

4-9 PM — East LincolnWay Event Hall — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of raffles, auctions, and dinner to support the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.

Trunk or Treat Festival

1-3 p.m. — Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon filled with candy and spooky fun at the annual Trunk or Treat event.

Blue October Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Free entry — Experience emotional rock melodies from the renowned band Blue October.

Tuesday Night Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

6-7:30 p.m. — Laramie County Library — Free entry — Engage in a discussion about the charming novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, alongside its author.

Pumpkin Patch Tangles Workshop

Create your own unique autumn decor — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Cheyenne Botanic Gardens — Supplies provided — Learn new patterns while tangling wooden pumpkins.

Trick or Treat Smell My Beats

8 PM – 12 AM — The Lincoln — Ticketed event — Experience a night of Halloween-themed music and fun in Cheyenne.

The Great Gatsby - Ballet

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties in this captivating ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic.

Sixpence None the Richer Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cheyenne Civic Center — Ticket prices TBD — Enjoy a nostalgic evening with the beloved band known for their timeless hits.

Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown

7-8:30 p.m. — The Lincoln — $41-57 — Experience an epic musical rivalry as tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction face off in a battle of the bands.